RE CBC Sec. 2407.1.1..... When it says a safety factor of 4 will be used "The panels and their support system shall be designed to withstand the loads specified in Section 1607.7. A safety factor of four shall be used." As a load of 50plf is required, 200 plf would satisfy this part. For the handrail will the same amount apply or will the amount required for a point load (see below) also be multiplied by a factor of four, resulting in a load of 800 pounds?
Also, this is for a residential project and there is an exception to the rule of 50 plf. It says "For one- and two-family dwellings, only the single concentrated load required by Sec. 1607.1.1 shall be applied." Does this mean the 50 plf can be ignored?
CBC Sec. 1607.7.1.1 "Handrail assemblies and guards shall be able to resist a single concentrated load of 200 pounds (0.89KN), applied in any direction at any point along the top, etc."
Thanks for any clarifications...................
Also, this is for a residential project and there is an exception to the rule of 50 plf. It says "For one- and two-family dwellings, only the single concentrated load required by Sec. 1607.1.1 shall be applied." Does this mean the 50 plf can be ignored?
CBC Sec. 1607.7.1.1 "Handrail assemblies and guards shall be able to resist a single concentrated load of 200 pounds (0.89KN), applied in any direction at any point along the top, etc."
Thanks for any clarifications...................